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About Oral Communication Support

The Oral Communication Program provides opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and instructors to improve their presentation and communication skills.

Courses

Tom Freeland lecturing CTL 115/215, Voice Workshop

In these courses in Oral Communication, students refine their public speaking skills and enhance their general facility and confidence in oral expression.

Workshops

OCT Teresa Nguyen conducts a speaking skills workshop

We work directly with departments and campus organizations to offer specialized workshops. We also conduct regular workshops including T.E.A. and Vocal Yoga.

See a Tutor

OCT Tessa Smith welcomes students to the center while seated on a large couch.

Meet with an Oral Communication Tutor (OCT) to: brainstorm, rehearse your presentation, videotape your speech, design effective visual aids, reduce speech anxiety, or practice your job interview.

Become a Tutor

A tutor helps a student, motioning toward her computer screen.

Oral Communication Tutor applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are currently closed, but please check back in December 2025 for the 2026-2027 academic year applications.